It was like the old crack in the dam trick. It’s a trickle, then a flood of memories. I could see my dad, as he would have been at my present age, s...tanding on the sagging porch of that half rotten frame building wearing mustard colored hunting clothes. The big twill pants held up with suspenders and the giant coat with big pockets for the quail he shot. It made me want to cry. And all those sights came pouring in because of an old rundown country store. The woman in the store wasn’t nearly old. He said the shirt was a uniform, but not a mechanic, but a local delivery service truck driver. He had very nice looking hands, good-looking lips, and great eyes. As Kate came to the end of her cigarette, she decided not to waste time or play games tonight. Kate told Kyle she was going to finish the drink she had just ordered and then head home. She asked if Kyle would like to join her. Kyle seemed surprised by Kates boldness. Kate said she felt they were both thinking the same thing, so why. I had almost finished my terrible excuse for a beer when a man walked through the butterfly doors.“Hello, Smitty. This here gent is trying to find Jack Harrison. Have you heard any more from him?”“Naw, I ain’t heard from that bastard since yesterday. If I ever do see him again, I aim to blow a big hole in his gut. He sold me a pair of mules what were supposed to be first class stock, but turned out to be completely busted. That bastard owes me $190, and I aim to collect it out of his hide if he. Clear the building and tell everyone still working that I said to go to the cafeteria. See if you can find anyone who saw Arthur Jones leave and what time it was. ‘No, I’m fine here by myself. In fact, isolate the laboratory wing to keep anyone from wandering down here to see what’s going on. If there are any problems call me. Thanks Jim.’ There was no sense hiding any more so I stepped out where she could see me. ‘Oh my God, Arty, what happened to you?’ ‘The Professor and I were working on a.